Press enter or click to view image in full size Photo by Adrian Infernus on Unsplash I believe that my love for junk food was a sign of lacking self-control. Each time I grabbed chips, burgers, or sweets, I felt guilty for not being strong enough to resist. I made promises to stop, but the cravings always seemed to come back. One day, I decided to stop asking myself why am I so weak? and instead started wondering why do I find it so hard to avoid this type of food?. That’s when I found something interesting. The issue wasn’t just self-control; it was also about biology. our brains are typically wired to be drawn to foods that give us a quick energy boost. Long ago, humans focused on survival by picking high-calorie foods whenever they could. Our brains link sugar and high-calorie foods to celebration and reward. It’s not just about self-control. It’s also about how our bodies and brains react to different foods. By noticing this, I start to see my cravings in a new perspective.…